Logistics Manager

## Description King Technology is a Minnesota-based innovator in the pool and spa industry that is expanding it's operations to St. Peter's, Missouri. King Technology specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of smart water care solutions for pools and hot tubs, with a continued focus on innovation, quality, and creating positive experiences. Known for its patented technologies and purpose-driven culture, King Technology is committed to making water care easier while “Enriching Lives Daily” for customers, employees, and communities. **Job Summary:** The Logistics Manager is responsible for leading all strategic and tactical logistics, warehouse, inventory control, and material flow functions of King Technology - Lakeside. This role oversees transportation, shipping, receiving, inventory management, warehousing, and internal material movement to ensure raw materials, components, and finished goods flow efficiently throughout the supply chain. Working closely with Production, Planning, Purchasing, Quality, and Customer Service teams, this position ensures materials are available to support manufacturing operations while delivering finished goods to customers safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. The Logistics Manager also serves as the primary contact for carriers, freight brokers, third-party logistics providers, and warehouse partners while driving continuous improvement initiatives that improve service, inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and total supply chain cost. This role will play a key leadership role in startup and operational readiness activities, including warehouse process development, inventory setup, location management, systems implementation, workforce training, and establishment of best practices to support a successful facility launch and long-term operational excellence. The ideal candidate thrives in a startup environment and demonstrates the flexibility, urgency, and hands-on leadership required to build processes and teams from the ground up. **Key Responsibilities:** **Logistics & Transportation** · Manage inbound and outbound transportation activities, including carrier selection, freight optimization, routing, and service performance. · Develop and maintain relationships with freight carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, customs providers, and third-party logistics partners. · Negotiate transportation contracts and monitor freight costs, service levels, and logistics performance. · Manage import/export activities and ensure compliance with applicable transportation and trade regulations. · Develop and implement logistics strategies that support business growth while optimizing service and cost. **Warehouse, Inventory & Material Flow** · Lead warehouse startup and operational readiness activities, including inventory setup, warehouse location management, process development, systems implementation, training, and workforce readiness. · Establish inventory control standards and warehouse operating procedures that support scalability, compliance, and operational efficiency. · Ensure lot traceability, inventory integrity, and transaction accuracy throughout the supply chain. · Lead warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, material handling, order fulfillment, and shipping. · Manufacturing and Warehouse experience required · Ensure accurate inventory management through cycle counts, audits, inventory reconciliation, and transaction control. · Maintain uninterrupted material flow to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements. · Develop and improve replenishment systems, warehouse layouts, material flow processes, and inventory strategies that increase efficiency and reduce waste. · Partner with Planning, Purchasing, and Operations teams to ensure material availability and support inventory optimization initiatives. · Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to safety, quality, delivery, inventory accuracy, produc…